A collection of 7 dots sikku kolam. I should have added colours to the kolam. Dot count: 7-5x2-1 Kolam 1 This kolam has a single strand connecting all sides with a chain and the sides are filled w.
A collection of 7 dots sikku kolam. I should have added colours to the kolam.
Dot count: 7-5x2-1
Kolam 1
This kolam has a single strand connecting all sides with a chain and the sides are filled with flower shapes.
The flower design can be changed to any element and it's individual's creativity to the connect those dots.
Sikku Flower Kolam
Kolam 2
This has two lines to form this design. The first one connects the centre column and centre row while the other strand connects the side dots. An ideal kolam to draw where is there is constraint in space and time.
Swirl Sikku kolam
Kolam 3
This kolam has a single sikku strand with connects the middle column and row. The side dots are filled with two loops, forming a plus sign.
Small Kolam
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Follow these 4 simple steps to draw Sikku Kolam -45 Collection on your floor or paper.
Beginner-Friendly Method
1
PULLI (DOTS)
Place the Dots
Sprinkle a few drops of water to clean the floor. Put down 5x2 dots in straight, even spacing using white rice powder or chalk.
2
CENTER LOOP
Start from the Center
Find the middle dot. Draw the center loop, star knot, or flower petal first. Starting in the center keeps the pattern perfectly balanced on all sides.
3
SIKKU (CURVES)
Loop Around the Outer Dots
Pinch the rice flour between your thumb and forefinger. Guide the line smoothly around the dots in one continuous motion without lifting your fingers.
4
KAAVI & LAMPS
Add Red Border or Lamps
Outline the edges with traditional red Kaavi powder, or place glowing terracotta agal vilakku (oil lamps) at the corners to make your Kolam radiant!
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Beginner Tip for Smooth Drawing:Use coarse dry rice flour (Arisi Maavu) for easy powder flow. For festive days, you can also place oil lamps or fill flower petals into the loops.
Vinns is a traditional South Indian Kolam artist and researcher passionate about preserving the mathematical elegance of Pulli matrices, Brahma Mudi continuous knots, and festival threshold traditions. Every pattern on this blog is drawn by hand.
